Making the UK Armed Forces' world-famous uniforms

Military tailors play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards and traditions associated with the British Armed Forces.

Samuel Brothers military tailors consist of a team of 15 highly skilled staff who make around 2,000 uniforms a year.

Forces News have visited their factory in Harwich to take a look at the work that goes into those perfectly tailored uniforms and how they have adapted to keep up with the times.

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[barbarakillivfk]

My grandfather worked for JB Johnstone as a master cutter They had a full size dummy horse in the shop for the soldiers to sit on to fit their trousers

[johnbaldock]

I use to work At Firmin & sons in Birmingham who made the Helmets. Loved that Job.

[lindak]

I could have watched hours of that. Uniform making is such a niche skill, it’s so interesting!

[Stan]

At 2:20 the full saying goes: "Measure once, cut twice. Measure twice, cut once."

[KK-ehgm]

Thank you for sharing this amazing piece of history!

[jeanhawken]

The staff must be the best of the best Taylor’s and seamstresses. Worth their weight in gold.

[redmallie]

Beautiful materials for exquisite works!

[rogerhowell]

Appreciate your dedication and beautiful tailoring! 🤔👍😄

[cornbeef]

I really wish they would make beautiful uniforms like these for the emergency services. Police, Fire and Ambulance should all be able to proudly walk in parades just as much as our armed forces do.

[whyandaccount]

This is why Mess Kit cost so much (paid for by the member). But you certainly get what you pay for.

[JMK]

I was just thinking about this channel while I am watching a livesteam of TankFest 2024.

[artyzinn]

they make 2000 uniforms a year? wow, how much does one cost? i presume these are all either dress or ceremonial only ? great skill, hopefully to still survive the future

[simongee]

Twelve hours for that mess jacket and waistcoat - ?
That is amazing - ! 😊

[alexlanning]

"Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width'

[alexlanning]

Used to read the "Flashman" books in the early 70's, he was all for "Cherrypickers"

[Robespierre-II]

Would they hire me to put each uniform onto a soldier? No? Can I volunteer?

[bierjip]

Wonderful that they still have the skills for such tailoring, and the people who have these skills. The country seems to be in a severe crisis after Brexit, which was a disaster. But their armed forces still look splendid in gala uniforms.

[sebastianmacduck]

Die prächsrichsten britischen Uniformen sind immer noch die, der Schottischen Pipe Bands.

[BrenThen]

SO WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO DEAL WITH THE BUM TROLLS COMMENTING WITH THE SAME PICTURE

[watchonjar]

3:04 yeah we are going to war, cant say for sure but i feel like someone tipped him off that the army's gonna need way more uniforms